WildlifeACT Innovations

Following a denning period of approximately 3 months, a collared Cheetah female on Hluhluwe-iMfolozi Park was confirmed to have one cub by the Wildlife ACT iMfolozi monitoring team. We will continue to track their progress in partnership with Forever Wild Foundation and EKZN.

Photographed here, post-dehorning operation, a LoRa-GPS WildInno Rhino Pod remains firmly deployed, logging on hourly-GPS, on the posterior Rhino horn base 12 months later. The durability of the 3D printed Rhino Pod itself can take on the Rhino’s-lifestyle. #tech4wildlife

Volunteer at the Southern Drakensberg Conservation Project, where our team works to monitor nests, track populations, manage feeding sites, and collect vital data to help protect the Bearded and Cape Vulture. Learn more: wildlifeact.com/blog/volunteer… 📸: Casey Pratt / @loveAfrica_

LoRaWAN for wildlife tracking offers: ✅ Lower overall operational costs ✅ Extended battery life (years, not months) ✅ Secure, encrypted data transmission ✅ Scalable coverage across vast conservation landscapes Resulting data-driven conservation at the landscape scale. #Tech

A recent check-up for a black rhino cow after the Kwandwe Rhino Trust observed respiratory issues. Using an endoscope, we found signs of inflammation believe to be caused by an infection. She's been given antibiotics & will be monitored for signs of improvement.

Collaring Cheetahs, a priority species, is a critical conservation tool. Tracking tech can play a vital role in reintroducing Cheetahs into former range areas, assessing adaptation to new environments & enabling safe population expansion within protected areas. #WhyWeCollar

“Our monitor saw a White Rhino with a different profile to other rhino. This one had a Rhino Pod device that allows researchers & priority species monitors to track Black or White Rhinos across the reserve. It’s the first one I had ever seen deployed, and it was so cool” J. Scott

Wildlife trackers for endangered priority species offer alert systems- Geofencing. A specific area is selected, & if an animal strays from the protected area, an immediate signal via SMS or email is sent out. This technology transforms into a life-saving devices. #tech4wildlife

3D printing technique used in the development and design of wildlife tracking technology to produce a WildInno Rhino Pod reflects a multi-disciplinary field. We ensure that our trackers are lightweight, durable, and precisely fitted, working alongside Akhani 3D. #tech4wildlife

Under the WildInno umbrella, we have been designing and upgrading elephant tracking options for five years now, supported by the goal that collars developed and built can deliver 36 months of reliable GPS data — and have the potential to exceed this lifespan.

Using modern remote tracking technology, implemented in collaboration with Wildlife ACT. Tracking devices assist in tracking a rhino’s movement patterns, allowing teams to respond quickly if there are irregularities. Additionally, monitoring assists in preventing poaching.

Dylan Baldwin, Wildlife ACT’s Southern Drakensberg Project Manager, shares about his first six months with Wildlife ACT: 'For the first time in my professional career, I can truly say I am doing the “boots-on-the-ground” conservation work that motivated me from the start.'

Founded in South Africa, Wildlnno set out with the mission to supply wildlife tracking technology to conservationists and biological researchers spanning across all African countries; currently operating in: *Kenya *Tanzania *Zimbabwe *Botswana *Malawi * Zambia #tech4wild

WildInno is supporting Black & White Rhino monitoring by deploying LoRa-GPS pods. Units deliver reliable, long-term movement data, with optional integrated VHF functionality to support on-the-ground priority species monitors. August, 2025 at Hluhluwe-iMfolozi Park, @wildlifeact

Happy New Years to all! & Welcome Back, the WildInno team is officially back in the workshop — tools out, soldering irons on, and plenty of exciting developments already underway for 2026. Photography by Molly Carter

The WildInno team was proud to be invited to work alongside the @wildlife_act and @ezemvelokznwildlife teams to deploy WildInno tracking LoRa-GPS and Added Function Very-High Frequency (AFVHF) transmitter Rhino Pods in HiP. Dual-purpose tracking features are currently available.

Caught in a last-minute moment on a collaring or wildlife tagging mission? We’ve got you covered. Research window opens, an injured animal which requires an emergency tracker, or a project that can’t wait until 2026 - our team is ready to assist with rapid builds & dispatch.

Together with @DrWillFowlds we are expanding key habitats and fitting state-of-the-art tracking devices to keep globally important #rhino populations safe. 🦏 Donate to our #MatchedGiving appeal today and help us continue this vital work 🙏 charityextra.com/helpingrhinos/…

Cheetahs range from 21–72kg with an average neck circumference of 30–35 cm. Cheetahs require equipment that adheres to the 2–5% body-mass rule for responsible wildlife tracking. Our collars are tailored to these specifications, offering GPS & AFVHF capability. #Tech4Wildlife

By tracking vultures via GPS & tagged sightings, we can detect nesting sites, feeding patterns, & respond to emergencies quickly! Join us in the Southern Drakensberg: wildlifeact.com/volunteer Post by Vulture Data Technician, Tegan Goldschmidt 📸: Casey Pratt / @loveAfrica_